17 Apr 2023 | 08:31 AM UTC
India: Bharatiya Janata Party supporters protesting at the Delhi Legislative Assembly in Delhi as of April 17
Bharatiya Janata Party supporters protesting at Delhi Legislative Assembly in Delhi, India, April 17. Disruptions likely, clashes possible.
Event
Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are protesting outside the Delhi Legislative Assembly in Delhi as of April 17 to denounce the local administration led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Reports suggest that protesters have broken police barricades.
Heightened security will likely continue in the vicinity of the protest site. Localized transport disruptions are likely due to increased security measures and the presence of large numbers of people. Clashes cannot be ruled out as police may disperse crowds if gatherings become disruptive or participants become unruly.
Advice
Avoid all protests. Allow additional travel time if operating nearby the Delhi Legislative Assembly. Heed all official traffic and security advisories. If violence occurs nearby, immediately depart the area.
